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Engineering Design Process Worksheets STEM Activities Career Exploration Project
STEM without the Engineering Design Process is like making a pizza without the crust. STEM challenges *need* a solid foundation to provide the best learning experience and growth opportunities for your students. The EDP is the foundational process that should be guiding ALL your STEM activities.If you are new to teaching STEM or the engineering design process, this resource has everything you need to understand the EDP and how to implement it with your students. If you a seasoned STEM educator,
2nd - 12th
Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Back to School STEM Activities Elementary Beginning of the Year STEM Challenges
The beginning of the year is just around the corner and your teacher life just got a little busier with First Week of School and Beginning of the Year STEM activities you need to plan. Use First Week of School and Beginning of the Year STEM activities to cover standards and help your students develop collaborative skills with All About Me, Back to School and STEM Team Building Activities they will love. This ready to go First Week of School and Beginning of the Year STEM Activities and Challeng
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
STEM Team Building Activities the First Day of School Popsicle Stick Bridge
The beginning of the year is just around the corner and your teacher life just got a little busier with STEM Team Building activities you need to plan. Use STEM Team Building activities to cover standards and help your students develop collaborative skills with Back to School STEM activities they will love. This ready to go STEM Team Building Activities and Bridge Building Back to School Challenge is just what you need to keep your 2nd through 5th grade students engaged and excited for learning
2nd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Full Year STEM Challenges with Summer STEM Activities
Are you looking for engaging Elementary STEM Challenges? SAVE VALUABLE TIME AND MONEY with my Full Year STEM Challenges BUNDLE! Get 54 STEM challenges for a savings of more than $60! These STEM projects are fun, creative, and engaging! They will surely get your students not only designing and building, but also problem solving and collaborating during different times of the year. Each STEM activity includes the following:Notes to TeacherIdeas for STEM Links Suggested Materials Photos and Vi
2nd - 5th
Engineering
Lincoln Logs Task cards - 12 building ideas for STEM Bins - Kindergarten Center
Spark imagination and hands-on creativity with this set of 12 Lincoln Logs Task Cards! Perfect for Kindergarten centers, STEM bins, early finishers, or free-choice play, these visual prompts encourage children to build, design, and explore without step-by-step instructions. Each card features a simple picture idea—such as a house, a bridge, a stable, and more—to inspire students to use their Lincoln Logs in new and exciting ways. The focus is on open-ended exploration, allowing kids to problem-
PreK - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Other (Math)
STEM Team Building Activities the First Day of School Marble Run STEM Challenge
The beginning of the year is just around the corner and your teacher life just got a little busier with STEM Team Building activities you need to plan. Use STEM Team Building activities to cover standards and help your students develop collaborative skills with Back to School STEM activities they will love. This ready to go STEM Team Building Activities and Marble Run Back to School Challenge (Gravity) is just what you need to keep your 2nd through 5th grade students engaged and excited for lea
2nd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Halloween STEM Challenge Activities - Fall & October STEM Challenge Activities
Halloween is here and your teacher life just got a little busier with Halloween activities you need to plan. Use Fall and October STEM activities to cover standards and give your students super fun Halloween activities they will love. This ready to go Fall and October STEM Activities Halloween STEM Challenges BUNDLE is just what you need to keep your 2nd through 5th grade students engaged and excited for learning during the month of October. Challenge your students with exciting Halloween STEM
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
Social Studies Christmas in Germany - Christmas Low Prep STEM Challenge Activity
Need a Low Prep Christmas STEM activity that also introduces students to global holiday traditions? This Christmas in Germany STEM Challenge is a fun, hands-on way to include holiday celebrations in your social studies classes while keeping students engaged with engineering and problem-solving in December! In this challenge, students are tasked with designing and building a catapult for launching gifts using simple materials like craft sticks, rubber bands, and plastic spoons. Inspired by Ge
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Other (Social Studies)
Earth Week Activities Earth Day Renewable Energy STEM Wind Car Solar Oven Water
These Earth Week Activities are a fun and engaging way to explore renewable energy with students in grades 2–5. Featuring a wind-powered car, water wheel, and solar oven project, this bundle gives students hands-on opportunities to design, build, test, and learn how natural resources can power real-world solutions. Perfect for Earth Day, science enrichment, STEM challenges, or project-based learning, these activities make it easy to combine creativity, problem-solving, and environmental scie
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Environment
Architecture Examples: Ancient, Modern, and Famous Structures around the World
This product is to aid in teaching about architecture. Each card is ready to print and contains the name of the structure and a photo example. Two cards contain famous architects: Frank Lloyd Wright and Michelangelo. One card defines architecture. I used these during my architecture unit to display the various types of structures involved in architecture including, Brooklyn Bridge, Mesa Verde, Big Ben, Pyramids at Giza, Empire State Building, a house, Taj Mahal, and many more. The various types
3rd - 9th
Engineering
STEM STEAM Activities for Grades 3rd 4th 5th Low Prep
💥 AI + STEAM Centers Bundle: 4 Low-Prep "Junk Drawer" Challenges (Gr. 3-5)Bridge the gap between hands-on engineering and AI literacy! 🚀 Are you looking for high-impact STEAM activities that don't require a massive budget or hours of prep? STEAM on a Shoestring turns everyday "junk drawer" items into powerful learning tools for your 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students. This isn't just a set of build challenges—it is a comprehensive system that fosters student agency and the "Four Cs": Communic
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 3.MD.B.4
, 4.MD.A.2
+14
Gifted and Talented STEM Challenges | Logic Puzzles for Early Finishers (GATE)
Are your students tired of the same old STEM building challenges? Do you need a zero-prepactivity that actually teaches them howto think, not just whatto build? Welcome to the "Think Like an Inventor" Series!This comprehensive bundle uses TRIZ(The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving)—the exact same innovation framework used by engineers at NASA, Samsung, and Boeing—adapted perfectly for middle-grade students (Ages 8-14). Instead of messy supplies and glue sticks, these engineering challenge
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
Also included in: STEM & Critical Thinking BUNDLE | Think Like an Inventor | STEM | GATE
STEM Team Building Activities the First Day of School Apple STEM Activities
The beginning of the year is just around the corner and your teacher life just got a little busier with STEM Team Building activities you need to plan. Use STEM Team Building activities to cover standards and help your students develop collaborative skills with Back to School STEM activities they will love. This ready to go STEM Team Building Activities and Apple STEM Back to School Tower Challenge is just what you need to keep your 2nd through 5th grade students engaged and excited for learnin
2nd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Robot Activity: A Hands-On Introduction to Programming Logic
Bring coding to life with this interactive Robot Activity, designed to help students understand the fundamentals of programming logic through hands-on, collaborative play. Perfect for elementary, middle, and beginner high school classrooms, this activity transforms students into programmers, announcers, and robots as they learn the importance of clear, precise instructions. What’s Included:A complete, ready-to-use PowerPoint presentation with clear teacher tips, role cards, and examples.Structu
3rd - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-1
3D Printing Classroom Posters | Rules, Safety, Process & Filament Chart
3D Printing Classroom Starter Kit Make 3D printing simple, safe, and manageable in your classroom. This set of classroom posters is designed to help teachers introduce 3D printing routines, reduce repeated questions, and support student independence in a clear and visual way. Created by a classroom teacher, these resources are practical, student-friendly, and ready to use immediately. What’s Included:✔ 3D Printing Rules Poster ✔ 3D Printer Safety Poster ✔ 3D Printing Process Poster ✔ Types of
2nd - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Instructional Technology
Easter Egg STEM Activities Easter Science Activities April Spring STEM Challenge
Easter is here and your teacher life just got a little busier with Easter activities and April projects you need to plan. Use Easter STEM activities to cover standards and give your students super fun Easter activities they will love. This ready to go Spring and Easter STEM Activities | April Challenges BUNDLE | Simple Machines is just what you need to keep your 2nd through 5th grade students engaged and excited for learning during the month of April. Challenge your students with exciting Easte
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science
Hands-On Cardboard Engineering | K–3 SPED STEM Worksheets & Activities
Bring hands-on STEM learning to your K–3 SPED classroom with Adapted DIY Cardboard Plywood | K–3 SPED Reading & Worksheets! This fully adapted resource turns everyday materials like cardboard into strong panels and beams, giving students an engaging, safe, and affordable way to explore engineering, problem-solving, and creative design. Each grade level, Kindergarten through 3rd, includes step-by-step worksheets tailored for SPED learners, making STEM accessible, understandable, and fun. Student
K - 3rd
Engineering, Geometry, Social Emotional Learning
Toy mini bricks Task Cards - Pix Brix STEM Bin Temu Diamond Building Blocks
These task cards are created especially for the Kmart mini toy bricks, also known as Pix Brix, Diamond Bricks, Mini Bricks, Pixel Art Puzzles or Particle Blocks. Available on SHEIN, Aliexpress & Temu. Children must copy and recreate images on each cards. Includes 20 PatternsPenguin, Dinosaur, Cupcake, Apple Tree, Ice Cream, Fish, Watermelon, Giraffe, Flower, Heart, Submarine, Rocket, Boat, Sunglasses, Sword, House, Umbrella, Car, Pencil, Butterfly.Perfect for: Classroom STEM centresEarly years
PreK - 4th
Engineering, Geometry, Other (Math)
Biological Control Case Study CER | Ag Theory | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Biological Control Case Study Case Study Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Agricultural Theory, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for
3rd - 6th
Biology, Engineering, Informational Text
Autonomous Irrigation CER | Ag Theory | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Autonomous Irrigation Case Study Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Agricultural Theory, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for gifted &
3rd - 6th
Biology, Engineering, Informational Text
Cover Crop Carbon Case Study CER | Ag Theory | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Cover Crop Carbon Case Study Case Study Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Agricultural Theory, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for g
3rd - 6th
Biology, Engineering, Informational Text
Soil Compaction CER | Ag Theory | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Soil Compaction Case Study Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Agricultural Theory, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for gifted & talen
3rd - 6th
Biology, Engineering, Informational Text
Estrous Cycle Synchronization CER | Ag Theory | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Estrous Cycle Synchronization Case Study Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Agricultural Theory, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for
3rd - 6th
Biology, Engineering, Informational Text
Pesticide Resistance CER | Ag Theory | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Pesticide Resistance Case Study Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Agricultural Theory, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for gifted &
3rd - 6th
Biology, Engineering, Informational Text
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